Summary

  • Aesha Scott, known for her role as Chief Stew on Captain Jason Chamber's yacht, has displayed excellent leadership qualities and a good-natured personality throughout her time on Below Deck Down Under.
  • Despite popular assumptions, Aesha is not from Australia but is actually from Tauranga, New Zealand, where she has spent most of her life enjoying beaches and the ocean.
  • Aesha plans to settle down in New Zealand with her partner and buy a house there, as it aligns better with her career goals and allows her to stay close to her family.

Aesha Scott appears on the Australian Below Deck Mediterranean season 4 as the second Stew. Aesha did an excellent job, and was likable from the start. Therefore, it's no surprise that she got promoted, and became the lead Stew within three years of her first appearance on the show.

Aesha is a great Chief Stew because of her leadership qualities and good-natured personality. She's also close to Captain Jason, which means the two have minimal communication gaps while managing the ship and charters. The 31-year-old reality star has also appeared on other shows apart from Below Deck. In 2023, she ed the Australian show, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here. The young woman earned third place in the competitive reality TV series. and showcased her many talents. In July 2023, she Below Deck Down Under season 2.

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Aesha Is From New Zealand

Over the years, Aesha's Instagram also shows how much she loves her country. Her bio reads that she's a, "Happy Kiwi."

Aesha Will Be Buying A House In New Zealand

Aesha Scott Below Deck Med in red shirt on deck

Aesha's in a happy relationship with her partner, Scotty Dobson. While her man has been traveling to new locations, pursuing his ion for speed flying, Aesha hopes to settle down with him in New Zealand one day. She shared her plans with fans in Below Deck Under Down season 2. She called her boyfriend after the first charter, and showcased her excitement about getting a four-figure tip. Aesha said, "We got 1,590 U.S. (dollars) each, so there's some house deposit!" The young woman wants to buy a house in her home country of New Zealand.

It's understandable that Aesha wants to settle in New Zealand, instead of building a home in the United States. Over the years, she's spent time in America, living in a converted ambulance. Despite that, her career goals and her boyfriend's plans seem to fit New Zealand better. By staying close to Australia, Aesha can continue leveraging her Below Deck fame. Moreover, she can also buy a place in Tauranga, and stay close to her family. This is something that the Below Deck franchise star couldn't do if she moved to the United States.

Source: Aesha Scott/Instagram